Comments on Hopedale History Site For a few years after I started this site (2002, I think) I had a guest book, but I haven't had that for some time now. Recently (summmer 2011), I decided that in place of a guest book, I'd do a page with some of the comments on the site that I receive by email now and then. Most of the lines below are from people who write to comment frequently.
memories! Thank you for your effort, and I hope you are able to sustain it for many more years! David xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hello Dan, Many Thanks for your very good history of the Draper's and the Company, that was a good read and it gave me even a better understanding. I have yet to follow all links but will do so in a few minutes. Peter
It was great to see the end remark from Richard in thanking you for all you do, I enjoyed his story to the full. It's high time some of your contacts thanked you in this manner and good to see you have included it. Peter (Peter was referring to this from Richard: "Dear Dan. Thanks for all you do my friend...." Actually no one says thank you more often than Peter.) At my age I never, never forget the Hoglunds, Inghams, Safstroms or 46 Inman street, and the Hopedale Foundation. What a perfect place and to have a talented historian like you to bring it all back do not have to wait for heaven you create one for all of us. There is no question in my mind that you have developed a treasure of the heart for everyone who loves Hopedale and others who want to just know about this Utopian place. Thank you, Dana xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dan your efforts should get national attention. Your body of work as a historian forever paints the picture in this case of a beautiful place called Hopedale. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Well, that was a tug on the heart strings - the video and slides of graduation and the (Memorial Day) parade. I guess I did that parade six years while in the band plus maybe a few more, walking the route with the Scouts. It's nice to see the hold graduations again on the Community House steps. Just something nice about seeing those pictures of downtown, the Community House, etc. Thanks. Tim xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Your Hopedale website is really marvelous. I lived in Hopedale from 1954 through 1958, and went to high school there.
Leonardo C (from sant'ippolito) To the nice person Mr Dan Malloy extra thanks for your very kind help to all of us, grazie ancora, di cuore ciao
L. S.
Art (One of many messages of thanks from Art.)
Really like the IAQ’s section.
Thanks, Danny. I particularly enjoyed your April photos A.L.
Peter's comments on the Hopedale ezine are always quite specific. Hello Dan, May I thank you for this edition. The History of the Charles River is of most interest, especially the two bottom documents plus the talk of the " Craigie Bridge " and Longfellow. The above documents were also of interest and tell a very good history. Outdoor fun at the Library looks like someone has taught them how to make those water bombs and the bottle rocket, something we never had with the glass bottles before plastic came in. The Shop & Sawmill, you are now getting more good documents that go back a way and also mention the Rev. Ballou, of interest also was your article written by G. Hopper about Mill River and the different heights of the river. I will take a look at the rest tonight. Regards, Peter. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Great history, but really, the use of this imagery - cardboard box robots? geodesic domes? - is just plain stupid. Kind of an insult to the town, it's history and people, as well... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thank you so much for taking the time to walk Hopedale with me and share your insights on town history. You are so full of useful facts and information, and it was great to talk to Howsie about Oakledge as well. I also found a number of good things in the town reports after our meeting, and am in the thick of working on adding all this new knowledge to my writeups on Hopedale for the Warren Manning book. The links are great. I can't believe the photos of the pond from last summer. Sure enough I see the stone walls, and the bridge is very much visible as well. I will have to look into Ballou's history to see what he says about the Cutler Bridge and other early Hopedale history.
Wow! I just finished reading your recent post \ update to The Statue of Hope at the Library. What an awesome story it is. It sure adds an interesting twist to the statue history, and of our little town . It is funny how a bit of scandalous news can spice things up a bit. Lol.. Thank you so much for all the effort and research you do to keep your always, work in progress web site so interesting. It is by far a great contribution to our town, and my hats off to you my friend. Warmest Regards, Richard
THANKS Dan. I love "You know you"re from Hopedale if...............RUSS D
I just read about the “Seven Sisters Gang””. I have to tell you that I loved it. I did get a laugh out of the fact that it was near Draper Field. of course that means where Draper Field was later located, since that gang of “groupies”s melded in the mid 30’s, long before Draper Field was even a dream. The Holmes’s (46 Progress St.)and the Soderberg’s (136 Freedom St.) lived in the house on the corner of Freedom and Progress St., in fact Shirley and Gladys Holmes moved into that house in 1927 and the Soderbergs not to far from that date. I never heard of the Tulen name so the Seven sisters Gang must have driven them out before I was old enough to know the Tulen name. Good job guys. I did know or recognize most of the names in the “Gang”. They were a generation ahead of me or I am sure that I would have been mixed up with them as well. I hate to think what might have happened to the poor cat. I’ll bet Johny Cembruch knows. Bob H
a few: The video is sort of cute. Critics should try their own hands at doing something they like better. I'm not sure about the meaning of the box imagery, but it captures attention and gets the story out there. DCS
beats looking at a stationery object while one listens to the history. PM
If I understand correctly, you are the "Dan in Hopedale" who runs that website? I find it incredibly informative (especially all of the information on the Drapers!) and it is also nice to keep updated with stuff going on down in Hopedale. Nathan P
Mendon St. between the Phillips and Doneleys . Had we not moved , I would have been in the class of '70 . Looking at all the photos brings back wonderful memories of that place I will always consider my hometown . Thanks again . Carlton Morgan Columbus , Ga.
been able to do at the Library. Again, thanks for all the Histories you have made up and sent this year - they were all interesting and the photography was A1.
Len L xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I enjoyed your YouTube movie of Hopedale in 2011 set to great music. You have had a busy year and I feel have added some of the best information to your site compared to any other year thus far. In addition you have made up all the folders at the Library for other's to enjoy which involves a great deal of work. May the year of 2012 be another great year for you both. ~ Happy New Year ~ Peter
Dan, You continue to be a treasure for the town. Thanks for all you do. Bob Moro
Wow- your links to other articles are awe-inspiring. Please add me to your mailing list if you continue to send out newsletters/ emails. Thanks, Jeannette HOME |